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The BADA program will be hosted by group members the Rev. John Baumgartner of Reformer's Unanimous, the Rev. Aaron Hastie, and Lt. Kevin Polito of the Salvation Army.

The panel will discuss aspects of spirituality as it pertains to recovery from addictions.

Spirituality has long been considered a cornerstone of recovery. Psychoanalyst Carl Jung was convinced that an alcoholic had to experience a "spiritual awakening" in order to stop drinking and the Alcoholics Anonymous 12-step program is based on many of the tenets of the spirituallybased Oxford Group.

The BADA is a community-based, citizen-driven group providing resources dealing with the ongoing problem of substance abuse. The program is open to the public and is free of charge. Informational materials will be distributed.

For more information, contact Maxim Furek at 570- 542-7946 or McBride Memorial Library at 570-752-2241.

Butler Township

- St. John's Evangelical Lutheran Church, Saint Johns, will hold a sausage supper May 3 from 3:30 to 7 p.m.

Proceeds from the event will go toward the roof fund.

A limited number of tickets will be available at the door.

For more information or tickets, call Jen at 570-359-3244 or Arlene at 570-788-3710.

- Butler Township Fire Company Inc., 14 W. Butler Drive, will hold country line dancing and lessons with instructor Dennis Starr today at 7 p.m. at the fire company.

Donation is $5.

Conyngham

- The Historic Brainerd Church, will host its Easter dawn service Sunday at 7 a.m.

The church is located on North Main Street, on the hill above Frogtown, Sybertsville. This historic edifice, which was built in 1853, has no electricity. The service will be in candlelight.

Take a step back in history and experience what our forefathers felt as they practiced their religious beliefs in this church.

The music for the service will be played on an antique pump organ by Robert Brubaker, and the service will be conducted by the Rev. Melvin Mundie, with Kym Eckrote as lector.

- Christ Church United Church of Christ, 460 Main St., Conyngham, will hold its annual Chinese auction May 3.

Doors will open at 11 a.m. and the auction will be called at 2 p.m.

New and like-new items will be auctioned off, as well as a special collection of new items from local merchants, including gift certificates, baskets of food, and other items.

Food and refreshments will be available for sale, including pierogies, beef barbecue, hot dogs and various beverages.

A bake sale will also take place during the event and include homemade breads, cakes, cookies, and other items.

This annual event is held in the church hall with the entrance on Oak Street. The doors will open at 7:30 a.m.

Homemade rolls will include poppy, poppy/raisin, nut and apricot. Rolls are $8.50. Plain paska is $5 and with raisins is $5.50.

Pre-orders are now being taken by calling 570-455-5554. Callers will be connected with an answering machine. Customers should leave their name, phone number (clearly stated) and the order. A church member will return calls and verify orders.

The sale is open to the public.

- The Hazleton YMCA and YWCA Seniors Club is sponsoring a trip on May 20 to the American Music Theatre to see "Music of the Night," featuring songs by Andrew Lloyd Webber.

Lunch will be at Shady Maples. Cost is $55 and includes the bus, show and dinner. The bus will leave the Hazleton Parking Authority lot on South Wyoming Street at 9:45 a.m.

Checks made payable to the Y Seniors can be sent to Joan Claypotch, 408 Hazlewood Drive, Hazle Township, PA 18202.

For more information, call Shirley at 570-459-1552 or Rosemary at 570-459-0529.

- U.S. Rep. Lou Barletta will speak to the Rotary Club of Hazleton at noon Wednesday at Best Western Genetti Inn & Suites.

- Kline Township held an electronics recycling curbside collection last week for TVs and microwaves.

For any township resident who was unable to participate, the township will still be accepting these items, including old computers and monitors, by drop off at the township garage today through Thursday.

No air conditioners or hazardous material can be dropped off. All requests for dropoff of electronics at the township garage will need to be scheduled by appointment.

For an appointment or more information, contact Gary at 570-929-3655.

- Spring cleanup will be held April 26 from 9 a.m. to noon. To participate and get supplies, call Carmen Cara at 570-929-1430.

McAdoo

- McAdoo residents are being reminded that 2013 garbage bills are due.

Accounts that are not paid in full by Tuesday will be charged a late fee for each unit billed.

- The borough of McAdoo will pick up electronic items from curbsides Thursday.

Workers will begin at 8 a.m. so residents are requested to put items out the night before.

Pickup will conclude at 3 p.m.

Residents who have electronic items such as telephones/cellphones, keyboards and mice, cables and cords, stereos and speakers, printers and fax machines, DVD players, VCRs and game systems, desktop/laptop computers, televisions and monitors and other related items can rid themselves of the items that day only.

Residents are reminded not set any other bulk items out along with the electronics.

Bulk pickup will follow at a later date. Any violators who set bulk out will be ticketed.

Electronic recycling is an event approved by Schuylkill County. Borough workers will pick up and transport the items to Ashland on Saturday.

Nuremberg

- The monthly meeting of the Nuremberg Community Ambulance Association will be held April 27 due to Easter.

Price is $7 for adults and a donation for children 12 years and under.

Proceeds will benefit children and youth and veterans programs.

- A rabies vaccination clinic will be held April 27 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Citizens Fire Company, Spring Street, Weatherly.

Cost per vaccination will be $15 and all dogs and cats must be leashed or in carriers.

The clinic is being sponsored by the Weatherly Pound and Dr. Renny Shoop.

West Hazleton

- West Hazleton Trinity Lutheran Church is holding a Lenten pizza sale through Friday.

Tickets for a large cheese pizza are redeemable at Amore's, 30 E. Broad St., West Hazleton. Cost is $9.50.

Tickets can be purchased for one's own use or can be sold to friends, neighbors, co-workers or relatives.

Tickets are available in the church office or by calling 570-455-1940.

Money is payable to Trinity Lutheran Church.

All money must be turned in no later than Friday.

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